Indonesia

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Indonesian Fishermen Proud Of Recovery After Tsunami

Banda Aceh in Indonesia was the first major town to be hit by the tsunami. The giant wave smashed the lives of local fishermen as thoroughly as it smashed their boats. But ten years later, the fishing community has bounced back and many locals are rightly proud of what they have achieved.

Overview

Under the 2012-2015 Country Programme, WFP plays a catalytic role of support for the Government of Indonesia in achieving food and nutrition security for all and to build the foundations for Indonesia to become one of our global champions in defeating hunger and undernutrition.